Breaking up a straight roofline with curvy appeal, eyebrow dormer windows add a dramatic touch to a home's exterior architecture

Small wonders: Bump out your upper floor with a doghouse, shed or eyebrow dormer — we give you the benefits and budget tips

To expand living space and maximize light at the top of a home, consider adding a shed dormer to the architecture

This well-named window lifts a facade and brings light and air to the space inside

Boosting space and light on a second story and appearance overall, gabled dormers can also increase a home's value

Protruding from the roof, dormers come in a variety of styles and let more light into a home

A steep sloped face and dormer windows distinguish this type from other hip roofs

This en suite bathroom has abundant natural light and a separate toilet and shower room for privacy

Get the sun filtering and privacy you need even with those awkward windows, using panels, shutters, shades and more

From shed dormers to string lighting, this summer home in Vermont incorporates a bevy of classically beautiful features all in one place